Community Oral Health Exam I
Summer Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following statements differentiates dental public
health from the privatepractice of dentistry? -
correct answer ✅Dental public health is the form of dental
practice that serves the community asthe patient rather than the
individual.
Each of the following is one of the guiding principles common
criteria used to identify public health problems EXCEPT one. -
correct answer ✅Degree to which it negatively affects health
equity
Political will to address the issue
Minimal cost to treat the problem CORRECT
Burden of the disease or condition
Which of the following is a public health problem rather than a
public health solution? -
correct answer ✅Chronic disease of the expanding population
older adults CORRECT
Immunizations
Fluoridation of drinking water
Seat belts and air bags
, Community Oral Health Exam I
Summer Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following represents one of the characteristics of
public health solutions? -
correct answer ✅a. A long implementation period demonstrates
conscientious planning.b. Potency should be maintained for a short
time in the event that problems requireretooling.c. Socioeconomic
status should limit distribution to those who can most easily carry
the cost burden. They should be effective immediately upon
application. Correct
Community water fluoridation -
correct answer ✅reaches all people, regardless of socioeconomic
status
requires several years of application before positive effects can be
measured
proves to be more of a financial burden than restorative treatment
only meets five of the seven characteristics considered to be an
effective solution to the problem of dental decay
Impact that fluoridated drinking water had on the rate of dental
decay -
correct answer ✅A significant reduction CORRECT
Summer Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following statements differentiates dental public
health from the privatepractice of dentistry? -
correct answer ✅Dental public health is the form of dental
practice that serves the community asthe patient rather than the
individual.
Each of the following is one of the guiding principles common
criteria used to identify public health problems EXCEPT one. -
correct answer ✅Degree to which it negatively affects health
equity
Political will to address the issue
Minimal cost to treat the problem CORRECT
Burden of the disease or condition
Which of the following is a public health problem rather than a
public health solution? -
correct answer ✅Chronic disease of the expanding population
older adults CORRECT
Immunizations
Fluoridation of drinking water
Seat belts and air bags
, Community Oral Health Exam I
Summer Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following represents one of the characteristics of
public health solutions? -
correct answer ✅a. A long implementation period demonstrates
conscientious planning.b. Potency should be maintained for a short
time in the event that problems requireretooling.c. Socioeconomic
status should limit distribution to those who can most easily carry
the cost burden. They should be effective immediately upon
application. Correct
Community water fluoridation -
correct answer ✅reaches all people, regardless of socioeconomic
status
requires several years of application before positive effects can be
measured
proves to be more of a financial burden than restorative treatment
only meets five of the seven characteristics considered to be an
effective solution to the problem of dental decay
Impact that fluoridated drinking water had on the rate of dental
decay -
correct answer ✅A significant reduction CORRECT
